Tipra Motha Slams Delhi Police for Calling Bengali a ‘Bangladeshi Language’
Agartala / New Delhi, August 5 —
A political storm erupted this week after the Delhi Police reportedly referred to Bengali as a “Bangladeshi language” during a routine administrative interaction. The remark sparked swift and sharp condemnation from Tripura’s influential tribal-based party, Tipra Motha, whose leadership called the statement ignorant, offensive, and constitutionally incorrect.
Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, chairperson of Tipra Motha, criticized the alleged comment, asserting that Bengali is not only an Indian language but one of the 22 official languages recognized by the Constitution.
Our national anthem is written in Bengali. To label it a foreign language is not just factually wrong—it’s deeply disrespectful to millions of Indians,”
Debbarma said.
The incident has reignited debate around language politics in India, particularly the repeated stereotyping of Bengali-speaking communities in northern states as immigrants or foreigners. Activists in Tripura and West Bengal have called the statement “linguistic profiling,” warning that such careless remarks from law enforcement agencies could contribute to the marginalization of legitimate Indian citizens.
No formal clarification has yet been issued by Delhi Police, but opposition leaders and civil society groups are demanding accountability, noting that India’s pluralism depends on the respectful coexistence of its diverse languages and cultures.
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